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Implement a feeding strategy for pig production

Implement a feeding strategy for pig production

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK401
State Code
BAQ52
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a feeding strategy for pig production.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine feed rations and schedules
  • 1.1 Determine feed quantities required from the production program
  • 1.2 Use relevant laboratory results when determining quantities and ration formulation of stockfeed
  • 1.3 Schedule and allocate responsibility for feeding in line with the production program and other operations in the facilities
  • 1.4 Determine methods of providing feed to livestock
2. Manage storage of feed
  • 2.1 Develop a plan for secure and hygienic storage of feed in line with enterprise biosecurity policies
  • 2.2 Select storage location with safe access
  • 2.3 Organise rotation and replenishment of feedstock supplies to ensure freshness
  • 2.4 Formulate feeding plan to suit the needs of livestock, their nutritional requirements and the equipment available in the organisation
  • 2.5 Collect and prepare samples of feed for testing according to the production program
  • 2.6 Supervise calibration of measuring equipment and calculation of quantities regularly
  • 2.7 Check that suitable personal protective equipment are appropriately used and maintained, and enterprise work health and safety policies are followed
3. Supervise feeding
  • 3.1 Ensure that rations are supplied according to the production program and feeding plan.
  • 3.2 Ensure continuous supplies of potable water are available to livestock
  • 3.3 Monitor the health and condition of livestock and their production levels; and report any reaction or change to a change in feed types, ingredients or schedules
  • 3.4 Provide advice to enterprise staff on the feeding of livestock when requested, or when the need arises
  • 3.5 Remove and dispose of all waste and debris from the facilities appropriately in line with enterprise environmental policies
  • 3.6 Complete required documentation and records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7163 AHCPRK401A Implement a feeding strategy for pig production Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFA92 AHCPRK403 Implement a feeding plan for pig production Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDF2 AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification
BDA0 AHC50216 Diploma of Pork Production Qualification